The Record Newspapers - Hometown News For Orange County, Texas

One of the biggest and most intriguing factors that keep fishermen coming back day after day is the process of discovery, figuring out the puzzle so to speak. The task of sifting... — Updated 5/19/2020

Every 4 years during the elections I have always given a perspective on the candidates from the standpoint of those of us who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as hunters and fishermen.... — Updated 10/27/2020

It happens every year at this time, they come in huge numbers with that panicked look of “I am way behind schedule” etched all over their faces. They scurry to the shooting... — Updated 10/20/2020

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures becomes slightly more tolerable it is plain to see that fall and hunting season are just around the corner. For local hunters, the... — Updated 9/22/2020

Saturday morning’s early teal season opener began with plenty of odds stacked against most hunters in our area but that fact did not dampen the enthusiasm associated with the... — Updated 9/15/2020

cut: Local hunters have already begun brushing blinds in preparation for the teal season opener this weekend.  cut: Local hunters need to take precautions during teal season as... — Updated 9/8/2020

It doesn't make any difference if you're a hunter or a fisherman because this time of the year has something for everyone and it's all good. The brief cool down from near triple... — Updated 8/24/2020

For some unknown reason society has always been interested in and amused by the misfortunes of others. Television has had countless shows dedicated to "bloopers" and other gaffes... — Updated 7/28/2020

No matter how hard lure manufacturers try they will never be able to create a lure that works better than real thing, period. The typical profile of the weekend angler is not that o... — Updated 7/21/2020

It's a familiar scene that is played out all along the gulf coast from Texas to Florida, anglers armed with light tackle weapons probe the shallow shorelines for the bullies of the... — Updated 7/14/2020

Pics: Hunters wanting to keep their dogs in tune should be careful of the heat and concentrate training during early morning and late evenings. Switching gears          I know... — Updated 7/7/2020

When you run out of water and have to pull the boat back with an ATV that would be an "epic fail". For some unknown reason society has always been interested in and amused by the mi... — Updated 7/3/2020

Easily one of the most alluring features of Sabine Lake area is the fact that you can catch so many different species of fish in a relatively small area. The brackish water holds... — Updated 6/30/2020

Despite some terrible early season weather, constantly changing winds, and some relatively hard run off from heavy rains the conditions on both our local lakes are ahead of... — Updated 6/16/2020

Texas "two a days" like this are hard to beat. Now unless you live under a rock in a far dark corner of the planet you probably have some sort of idea about how completely... — Updated 6/9/2020

It's no secret that Texas fishermen worship the speckled trout, anglers will go from one end of Texas to the other looking for that one magic 30" fish could define their angling... — Updated 6/4/2020

After weeks of constantly changing winds that have driven anglers crazy it seems that better days are officially here. The traditional summer programs are now actually fishable and... — Updated 5/28/2020

Very seldom, if ever, will you run into anyone who doesn't like it when everything happens just right. Fishermen especially love it when they plan for a day on the water and... — Updated 5/14/2020

No matter what bait you choose all that matters is that you enjoy your time on the water. You know that feeling you get when you are about to do something that is going to cause... — Updated 5/7/2020